Dr Wingnut

Month: November 2004

  • The Presidency

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    As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people.  On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.HL Mencken, The Evening Sun, July 26,…

  • Reporting Vendors

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    The following list of vendors were included in a survey of reporting software vendors.  I had heard about some of them, but not all of them so I thought that keeping the list would be prudent. ActuateBusiness Objects who now also owns the Crystal Decisions product line. Data Dynamics Extentech InetSoft Jinfonet Panscopic Quadbase Quest…

  • Where do redheaded babies come from?

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    After their baby was born, the panicked father went to see the obstetrician. “Doctor,” the man said, “I don’t mind telling you, but I’m a little upset because my daughter has red hair.  She can’t possibly be mine.”“Nonsense,” the doctor said.  “Even though you and your wife both have black hair, one of your ancestors…

  • Zeal

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    Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.John Tillotson

  • Happy Thanksgiving

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    via email from John Treworgy, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 15:41:17 -0500

  • No caption necessary

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    via email from Bob Rosen, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:10:27 -0600via email from John Treworgy, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 15:40:51 -0500

  • Creativity

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    The things we fear most in organizations — fluctuations, disturbances, imbalances — are the primary sources of creativity.Margaret J. Wheatley